Matthew 9:24

He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.

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Other Translations for Matthew 9:24

BSB
"Go away," He told them. "The girl is not dead, but asleep." And they laughed at Him.
AKJV
He said to them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleeps. And they laughed him to scorn.
CPDV
he said, "Depart. For the girl is not dead, but asleep." And they derided him.
ERV
he said, Give place: for the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.
NHEB
he said, "Go away, for the girl is not dead, but asleep." And they laughed at him.
SMT
He says to them, Give way; for the girl is not dead but sleeps; and they mocked him.

Commentary for Matthew 9:24

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 9:24
Summary
Jesus claims death is sleep; mourners mock his statement
Place
Ruler's house
Event
Crowd ridicules Jesus' statement
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Narrative